Manual to electric conversion in Market Harborough
We survey and install across Leicestershire, and Market Harborough is one of the towns covered. Our coverage around Market Harborough also includes Corby, Kettering and Wigston.
Market Harborough is roughly 14 miles south-east of Leicester.
Work in Market Harborough starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
Converting a manual shutter in Market Harborough to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
What can you choose in Market Harborough?
Ways to specify manual to electric conversion for Market Harborough:
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
Prices for manual to electric conversion in Market Harborough
| Manual to electric conversion | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic window shutter conversion | £355 – £655 | £295 – £545 |
| Shop shutter conversion with key switch | £955 – £1,795 | £795 – £1,495 |
| Industrial door conversion with gear motor | £1,555 – £2,995 | £1,295 – £2,495 |
Guide prices, per shutter, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Market Harborough too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Market Harborough
As an English town, Market Harborough follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Power: A suitable supply is needed near the shutter box; electrical work is done to BS 7671.
- Safety devices: Converting a commercial door to powered operation means adding suitable safety devices and commissioning them.
How it works in Market Harborough
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Manual to electric conversion in Market Harborough: questions
Can any manual shutter be made electric?
Most can, as long as the curtain, barrel and guides are in reasonable condition. Very old or damaged shutters may be better replaced.
Is it worth converting rather than replacing?
If the shutter is sound, yes: a conversion costs a fraction of a new shutter.
Is the survey free in Market Harborough?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Market Harborough are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
Do I need permission for manual to electric conversion in Market Harborough?
Possibly. Like-for-like replacements do not usually need permission, but a new external shutter or a change of type or position can, especially on shopfronts and listed buildings. We recommend checking with your local council first.